Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America
United States of America: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.3162 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America, 1985–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America stood at 0.3162 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 53.5% on the previous year and down 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 4 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -3.21 % change on previous year, in 2019.
United States of America ranks 116th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -0.0707 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 0.7779 % change on previous year | -1200.8% |
| 1994 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 1995 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +92.1% |
| 1996 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 2017 | 0.7046 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2018 | -0.9331 % change on previous year | -232.4% |
| 2019 | -3.21 % change on previous year | +243.5% |
| 2020 | -0.1249 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 2021 | 4 % change on previous year | -3298.8% |
| 2022 | 0.6803 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2023 | 0.3162 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3536 % change on previous year | -0.0707 % change on previous year | 0.7779 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.66 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.1245 % change on previous year | -3.21 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.22 % change on previous year | -0.1249 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 113 Slovakia 0.5972 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Japan 0.5011 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Viet Nam 0.3544 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 0.3099 % change on previous year compare
- 118 China 0.2971 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Tonga 0.2451 % change on previous year compare
More education data for United States of America
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.74 million (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 419,732 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.34 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.14 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.35 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 23.83 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0708 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United States of America was 0.3162 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 4 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.21 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does United States of America rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- United States of America ranks 116th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.